Thanksgiving Thursday, Black Friday, Cyber Monday AND the end of NaNoWriMo 2015? Yikes, you’ve all been busy!

We hope you all had a marvelous Thanksgiving weekend and have completed your NaNoWriMo goals, got in a bit of shopping or at least compiling this year’s gift list. In creating our own wish lists this year we’ve happened upon some holiday gift ideas any writer or author would enjoy opening, and added a few sought-out specials of our own to the mix.

Without further ado (and before we all get back to the business of holiday season marketing), here are our 25 Holiday Gift Ideas for your favorite writer, even if that’s you! We’ve sorted them by price, lowest to highest, so you can find anything from a stocking stuffer to that special gift for a special someone…

Showered With Inspiration

We all know the frustration of having an incredible idea hit you in the shower only to have it slip away before you could write it down. Now you can jot down those ideas with the AquaNotes Waterproof Notepad. The waterproof pad features 40 perforated sheets so you can take your ideas wherever you go. Using the included suction cups, stick the AquaNotes Waterproof Notepad and water-resistant cedar wood pencil on the wall of your shower. At only $8.99 on Amazon, what a great stocking-stuffer! CLICK HERE to learn more.

Invoking A Muse? Go Figure

If you or your favorite writer has a favorite famous author, one unique way to honor their muse (besides the obvious collector’s edition or rare out-of-print tome) is with an action figure. Sure enough, we found action figures for Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, William Shakespeare, Edgar Allen Poe, and our personal favorite, um, the Crazy Cat Lady action figure set. All n the $11 – $15 range. There’s of course also a Bobblehead for nearly every famous author you can think of… and that’s all we’ll say on that.

Unemployed Philosophers Weigh In

The Unemployed Philosophers Guild offers plenty of themed gifts that will appeal to writers, readers and thinkers in general; it may be one of our favorite new sites for amusing gifts your recipients will talk about. An easy favorite for the coffee (or tea) guzzling author is this mug featuring opening lines of some of the greatest works of literature from “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” to “Call me Ishmael” and 22 more. Definitely some literary inspiration to tackle your day. $13.95 – CLICK HERE to order.

Writers Block? Here’s a Cure

Stuck on what to gift your wordsmith pal? Look no further than this cheeky journal. Designed to mimic a block in the most literal of senses, this book boasts a wood grain texture and over 300 blank pages – lots of room to ruminate! At just $14.99 this gift will get plenty of oohs and ahhs without breaking your bank. CLICK HERE for ordering info.

A Writers Toolbox

Designed by a longtime creative writing teacher, this innovative kit includes a 64-page booklet filled with exercises and instructions that focus on a “right-brain” approach to writing. Sixty exercises will get stories off the ground, 60 cards fuel creative descriptions, and four spinner palettes will ignite unexpected plot twists. Just $20.72 at Amazon – CLICK HERE to order or learn more.

Thanks for Understanding…

From RedBubble.com a tee-shirt (or sweatshirt) every writer can relate to… With clever typeset and a funny message: “I am a writer – that means I live in a crazy fantasy world with unrealistic expectations – Thank you for understanding.” CLICK HERE to order for as low as $25.84 (prices vary dependent on style).

Winner Circle Membership SPECIAL

Ready to take your author marketing to the next level? Come join our Winner Circle – where you can direct your own marketing at your own pace. Membership includes access to rated book blog review sites by genre, live book clubs, listings of book festivals, conferences and literary contests, tutorials, online tools for authors, videos, deals on author services and more. CLICK HERE and use promo code VIPW20 to save $20 off a year’s membership (normally $59.95, the discount makes it just $39.95)

In the Lap of Luxury

Sometimes the luxury of being a writer is moving away from the desk and curling up on your favorite chair with your notebook or laptop. A laptop desk makes that more practical. This Laptop Lapdesk is for the serious laptop user. The work surface provides enough room for laptops up to 17 inches and includes a media slot to hold your smart phone, an ergonomic wrist pad for comfortable typing, and a precision tracking mouse pad. CLICK HERE to view this and other laptop desk options. This model is $49.99; less expensive options are also available.

Thinking Inside the Box

Whether stored discreetly among other books on your shelf, or displayed prominently on an end table, the Old World Book Box Collection cleverly combines personal storage and a writer’s style. Its faux leather exterior mimics the look and feel of a priceless classic, while the interior keeps a wide range of personal artifacts out-of-sight and out-of-mind. Add these antiqued accents to your home decor today. This set of 3 includes small, medium and large sized boxes. CLICK HERE to order for $44, normally $49.

60 Minutes SPECIAL Consult with WWW

Have some burning questions about your own author marketing, or need help planning your 2016 social media strategy, or maybe you have a special author in mind who could use a nudge? Where Writers Win is offering a one-hour consultation (no strings attached) with WWW’s Shari Stauch. $75 for an hour (normally $95). To arrange your consultation you must email info@writerswin.com. WWW will invoice the amount via Paypal; you’ll then receive a certificate you can redeem between now and December 31, 2016. (Orders will be accepted until December 30, 2015).

Membership in IBPA – SPECIAL to WWW Tribe

Whether you’re an independent publisher of other author’s work, or a self-publisher of your own, established or just starting out, IBPA membership is an uber-smart step toward your success and growth. In addition to marketing and educational programs, IBPA delivers valuable vendor discounts and networking opportunities, and they run an annual conference, too!

Membership is $129, a real bargain, BUT if you use promo code WWWin (case sensitive) when you register for membership or renew your membership you’ll enjoy $30 off, so the $129 membership will come down to just $99. CLICK HERE to join or renew now.

Give Your Writer a Retreat

For many writers, there’s no greater gift than that of a couple days’ peace and quiet, to launch that new idea, finish off a manuscript or read through the first draft. Many hotels via Travelocity and and even private homes via AirBNB have off-season rates. A couple nights’ stay, even in your own hometown, can cost as little as $200 for the perfect mini-escape.

Do you have a writer gift idea? Share it with your comment below or with our new Pinterest board of Great Writer Gift Ideas!